Police have confirmed a festivalgoer at Glastonbury has died. Avon and Somerset Police said officers received reports of a "medical incident" earlier this morning (June 25).
The incident happened at around 4am at the Old Railway Line in Worthy Farm hours after Guns N' Roses finished their headline set on the Pyramid Stage. Despite the best efforts of emergency service officers, police confirmed the man died at the scene.
The next of kin of the man, who was in his 40s, have been informed, a statement from the force added. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
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The statement said: “Shortly before 4am today emergency services responded to a medical incident involving a man in his 40s at Glastonbury Festival. The incident happened on a footpath known as the old railway line.
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“Sadly, the man died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious and officers are carrying out inquiries on behalf of the coroner.”
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